Go Auto E-News - Turbo Fairmont Ghia

Paxton · 09-08-2006, 08:48 AM

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In an attempt to detract attention from Holden’s VE Commodore market release next week, Ford Australia is expected to divulge details of its forthcoming BF Series II later this week and GoAuto understands that Fairmont Ghia Turbo model variant, featuring the force-fed 245kW/480Nm 4.0-litre inline-six (as seen in the XR6T sedan and Territory Turbo 4WD), will be announced. The revised line-up is due to hit the streets in October

What do we make of this? Could only be a good thing as far as I am concerned.

Quicklier · 09-08-2006, 08:54 AM

*jaw drops*
If I'd known that was to be the replacement for the 'lane and the LTD, I would have pushed for an earlier retirement.

I'd imagine the 245kw 'mont (if it went ahead) would ship with the 6-speed auto as standard. It would be a seriously nice piece of motoring hardware!

Not very Ford-like though... I have my doubts.

09-08-2006, 08:57 AM

BF MkII also actually looks good.

Dezza · 09-08-2006, 09:33 AM

Can't wait to see it. And if this rumour of the Ghia Turbo is true, awesome! I know there have been a lot of suggestions on these forums for a Ghia Turbo, so if it happens, it should sell well. If I had the money, I'd buy a Ghia Turbo before I'd buy an XR6 Turbo with luxury interior pack.

JD86 · 09-08-2006, 09:40 AM

this will be awesome if its true, luxury vehicle with a turbo 6, fantastic

AUIIIXR8 · 09-08-2006, 09:44 AM

Well i hope they make the Turbo Monte a better build than the BA. We sold ours for the AU3 XR8 because it was basically an uninspiring car that had an ever so slightly better design dash than the base models. A lil tighter on the suspention with some wheels that aren't dead ugly and that could be a real winner.

NGN 351 · 09-08-2006, 09:50 AM

About time, its been long overdue !!! Now just wating for the boss to be shoe horned in as well, at least someone is showing some iniative. Turbo ghia should be standard but it might take away a GT sale or two imo.
Bring it on Ford, another modifiers delight !!! :1syellow1

Full Spectrum · 09-08-2006, 02:18 PM

It's stupid for all those people that wanted the turbo with Fairmont gear ended up buying a V8 model will be not to happy right now.
People like my brother who over 12months ago bought a 6 Fairmont but wanted the Turbo with all the Fairmont ghia stuff had to choose. When i tell him he wont be happy.

RavenLS1 · 09-08-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

It's stupid for all those people that wanted the turbo with Fairmont gear ended up buying a V8 model will be not to happy right now.
People like my brother who over 12months ago bought a 6 Fairmont but wanted the Turbo with all the Fairmont ghia stuff had to choose. When i tell him he wont be happy.

well how about all the VT series 1 gts owners, who got the pos 5lt when the gen 3 was just around the corner.

buickman · 09-08-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EB_BOI

this will be awesome if its true, luxury vehicle with a turbo 6, fantastic

I too give it the thumbs up.

Quicklier · 09-08-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

It's stupid for all those people that wanted the turbo with Fairmont gear ended up buying a V8 model will be not to happy right now.
People like my brother who over 12months ago bought a 6 Fairmont but wanted the Turbo with all the Fairmont ghia stuff had to choose. When i tell him he wont be happy.

Or all those people that bought anything, then had something better that came along. Damn product development!

Of course he won't be happy, but you can't hold off buying a car hoping something better will come along. The BA was replaced, the atmo Territory has had a turbo attached to it, the base XT got more power, and a better gearbox.

Your brother can always trade in his 12 month old car... if the product gets to production.

**Polyal** · 09-08-2006, 03:28 PM

hmm I am still suspicious, from what I heard it was more of a cooling issue than anything else. XR's have nice big intakes, Ghias dont.

I would be lining up for sure, but it HAS to have a manual option. And dont give me that rubbish about complexity.

I know the T56 is a POS, but some people want proper sports luxury. Ie - BMW 530i

**TUF_302** · 09-08-2006, 04:36 PM

What a great idea for Ford!!, a Turbo fairmont is just what we need!!!

**Polyal** · 09-08-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SVO_XR6

What a great idea for Ford!!, a Turbo fairmont is just what we need!!!

Well the idea is really not that new, XD/XE ESP anyone?

Its just that Ford seems to find crap reasons to can good products.

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And when they finally do make good products, its either by accident or they are forced into the position.

Quicklier · 09-08-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I know the T56 is a POS, but some people want proper sports luxury. Ie - BMW 530i

I'm with you on that one. The manual would be the decider for me.
Even though there's no hope in hell they'd offer it being a "luxury" car and all.

charles_wif_xf · 09-08-2006, 04:47 PM

That would be the ultimate sleeper, a gandpa Ghia with a snail fed motor. WOOT!

Full Spectrum · 09-08-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by THE_RAVEN

well how about all the VT series 1 gts owners, who got the pos 5lt when the gen 3 was just around the corner.

It be plenty different cause the 5.7lt GTS engine wasn't a POS.

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Originally Posted by Quicklier

Or all those people that bought anything, then had something better that came along. Damn product development!

Of course he won't be happy, but you can't hold off buying a car hoping something better will come along. The BA was replaced, the atmo Territory has had a turbo attached to it, the base XT got more power, and a better gearbox.

Your brother can always trade in his 12 month old car... if the product gets to production.

It's a bit hard to do that when your committed yourself to it, At the time he was holding back and almost bought a VY because he was getting the ****s, He wanted the Territory and when it came with turbo he kicked the table,
But back on track now he was about to buy a XR6 but really wasn't happy with the interior loved the look but. But over 12 months have past and he has been on and off work with a injure at work so when he got the BA he had $7000+ as a deposit to start out. Now he just can't do it.
So he will need to wait and that is the part that will cheese him off it's what he really wants, If he knew about it earlier he would have keeped his old EF longer i know him.
To be honest the turbo should have always been a option on the ghia.

stang01 · 10-08-2006, 08:00 PM

luxury and power .bring it on

XR Martin · 11-08-2006, 01:37 AM

Since when is a 530 sports luxury? Its virtually the base model 5 series.

550 on the other hand....

Poetic Justice · 11-08-2006, 09:12 AM

manual? shyeah right.

would be a good car to see, but wont get hopes up.

and stop talking up like you're in any position to buy one Polyal

**Polyal** · 11-08-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blackout

manual? shyeah right.

would be a good car to see, but wont get hopes up.

and stop talking up like you're in any position to buy one Polyal

HAHA what crawled up your backside? If I was stupid enough to get a big loan I could no worries, but somtimes there are other things to do than buy cars.
:yeees:
There is no reason why they couldn't do it other than laziness. Its a XR6T with a better interior and different bumpers.

Unless of course you can think of osmething else, other than the plant having sook about complexity.

Dave_au · 11-08-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SVO_XR6

What a great idea for Ford!!, a Turbo fairmont is just what we need!!!

I really struggle to see a difference between a turbo fairmont and a premium-speced XR6T

**Polyal** · 11-08-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave_au

I really struggle to see a difference between a turbo fairmont and a premium-speced XR6T

Apperance, interior spec.

Not everyone likes the XR look, not that its bad, but some people want a classy looking car that hammers.

And because there is such a lack of mechanical difference, it makes the reasons for not building it even poorer.

There will be a ghia turbo one day, they are just taking their sweet time with it for no good reason.

Aeron · 11-08-2006, 11:07 AM

The new Fairmont Ghia looks very nice. It has the XR sideskirt and rear bar. Also the head lights are a bit different too.

ondori · 11-08-2006, 11:39 AM

Fairmont Ghia, most likely Fairlane ghia as well then, if not why not

**Polyal** · 11-08-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ondori

Fairmont Ghia, most likely Fairlane ghia as well then, if not why not

namely because all LWB's are on borrowed time.

A GhiaT would be a good competitor for the Calias - V

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Fingers · 11-08-2006, 12:56 PM

I dont think its happening fellas.